Morganite and Thulite Physical Properties

Morganite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.71-2.903.1

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

3,1 basal

Perfect {010} imperfect {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-86-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Ca₂Al₃(SiO₄)₃(OH)

Morganite and Thulite Chemical Formula

While comparing Morganite and Thulite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Morganite and Thulite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Morganite- Be₃Al₂SiO₆
Chemical formula of Thulite- Ca₂Al₃(SiO₄)₃(OH)

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Morganite and Thulite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Morganite and Thulite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Morganite and Thulite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Morganite is 3.1 whereas that of Thulite is 3.1.